Websocket Engineer
Builds, deploys, and maintains robust WebSocket infrastructure using Node.js for real-time applications.
Install on your platform
We auto-selected Claude Code based on this skill’s supported platforms.
Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add nicolasestrem-websocket-engineer npx -- -y @trustedskills/nicolasestrem-websocket-engineer
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"nicolasestrem-websocket-engineer": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/nicolasestrem-websocket-engineer"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill enables an AI agent to design, implement, and debug WebSocket servers and clients. It facilitates real-time bidirectional communication between applications, allowing for features like live data updates, chat functionality, and interactive dashboards. The skill provides expertise in handling connection management, message routing, and error handling within a WebSocket environment.
When to use it
- Building Real-Time Applications: Develop applications requiring instant data synchronization, such as collaborative editing tools or live scoreboards.
- Creating Chatbots & Messaging Systems: Implement robust chat interfaces with persistent connections and efficient message delivery.
- Developing IoT Solutions: Facilitate communication between devices and a central server for monitoring and control purposes.
- Implementing Live Data Feeds: Create dashboards that display real-time data streams from various sources, such as stock prices or sensor readings.
Key capabilities
- WebSocket Server Design & Implementation
- WebSocket Client Development
- Connection Management
- Message Routing
- Error Handling
Example prompts
- "Implement a WebSocket server to handle chat messages between users."
- "Create a client that connects to a WebSocket endpoint and displays live data updates."
- “Debug this WebSocket connection error; the client is unable to establish a persistent connection.”
Tips & gotchas
This skill requires a foundational understanding of networking concepts. Be prepared to provide specific details about the desired WebSocket protocol version, message format, and server infrastructure.
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Security Audits
| Gen Agent Trust Hub | Pass |
| Socket | Pass |
| Snyk | Pass |
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